The Latest Breaking News from Alcohol

Approximately 178,000 people die from excessive drinking each year. But researchers say popular weight loss drugs could help people get drunk slower

Think of marijuana as a weekend indulgence? That stereotype is fading fast. In recent years, daily or near-daily weed use has grown so sharply that it’s now more common than daily alcohol consumption in the U.S. What’s driving this shift is a mix of legal changes, social acceptance, and evolving…

Parents toying with giving their child some wine or beer at family dinner could be increasing their chances of alcohol problems as adults.

As people age, prescription use increases—but few realize that certain everyday foods can make those medications less effective or even dangerous. The Centers for Disease...

If you want to sell a rare bottle of whiskey, how can you be sure you're getting a fair price? That was the question a tech veteran and a bar owner teamed up to answer with their online marketplace, Unicorn. 

Alcohol, suicide and injuries driving rises among teenagers and young adults despite overall rates falling, authors say

A record 250 people are taking part in the London event for the charity Alcohol Change.

Alcohol is an important source of revenue for many restaurants. With consumption on the decline, venues could be left in a precarious position

If you grew up in the 1980s, your childhood probably looked very different from today’s. For instance, you likely roamed the neighborhood freely until the streetlights came on. Back then, parents considered optional car seats and alcohol-laced cough syrup to be standard. It was, after all, the era of latchkey…